Modification of Child Support Orders: Background, Policy, and Concerns

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Modification of Child Support Orders: Background, Policy, and Concerns

Published Jun 17, 2015Updated Jun 20, 2025

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HR 1720100th Congress
Family Support Act of 1988
Oct 13, 1988 · Became Public Law No: 100-485.
HR 2359113th Congress
Julia Carson Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Families Act of 2013
Jul 8, 2013 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.

Modification of Child Support Orders: Background, Policy, and Concerns

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